Product Catalog
CAS Number: 10026-11-6

93-4045

Zirconium › Zirconium(IV) chloride (99.5+%-Zr)

Stability: moisture sensitive

Safety: Hazardous

Physical Characteristics: melting point 437°C (25 atm), boiling point 331°C subl., density 2.803

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SECTION 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name:	Zirconium (IV) chloride (99.5+%-Zr)
Product Number:	93-4045
CAS Registry Number:	10026-11-6
Formula:	ZrCl4
EINECS Number:	233-058-2
Chemical Family:	metal halide
Synonym:	Zirconium tetrachloride

SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient	CAS Number	Percent	ACGIH (TWA)	OSHA (PEL)
Title compound	10026-11-6	100	5mg/m3 (as Zr)	5mg/m3 (as Zr)

SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:	Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Material hydrolyzes in contact with moisture releasing toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen chloride.
Primary Routes of Exposure:	Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact:	Causes burns to the eyes.
Skin Contact:	Causes burns to the skin.
Inhalation:	Forms hydrogen chloride in the presence of moisture. Inhalation will lead to caustic burns to the respiratory tract.
Ingestion:	Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Health Effects:	Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive to skin, eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Effects:	No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP:	No
IARC:	No
OSHA:	No

SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Exposure:	Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Exposure:	Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.
Inhalation:	Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Ingestion:	Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:	none
Autoignition Temperature:	none
Explosion Limits:	none
Extinguishing Medium:	none required
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:	If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products:	If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic chlorine and hydrochloric acid fumes.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:	No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:	Small spills can be neutralized with powdered sodium bicarbonate, lime, or calcium carbonate and swept up. Large spills in areas not adequately ventilated will require an evacuation of site. Emergency response teams will require self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:	Store material in a tightly sealed bottle, preferably under an inert atmosphere. If possible, handle material in an efficient fume hood. Prolonged exposure to the atmosphere will lead to degradation of the product.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:	Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection:	Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation:	If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Respirator:	No respirator is required when handling this material unless large volumes are handled in a poorly ventilated area.
Additional Protection:	No additional protection required.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:	white powder
Molecular Weight:	233.03
Melting Point:	437°C (25 atm)
Boiling Point:	331°C
Vapor Pressure:	no data
Specific Gravity:	2.803
Odor:	may have a strong acidic odor.
Solubility in Water:	reacts with water

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:	Moisture-sensitive solid
Hazardous Polymerization:	none
Conditions to Avoid:	material may absorb water from the atmosphere on prolonged exposure.
Incompatibility:	water, alcohols, reactive metals
Decomposition Products:	hydrogen chloride, chlorine and zirconium oxide

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:	Oral (rat); LD50: 1688mg/kg. Oral (mouse); LD50: 489mg/kg. Toxic effects based on animal studies indicate that ingestion of this product can lead to convulsions, seizures, ulceration and bleeding of the stomach, and weight loss or decreased weight gain.
Carcinogenic Effects:	No data available
Mutagenic Effects:	No data available
Tetratogenic Effects:	No data available

SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:	No information available

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:	Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):	Zirconium tetrachloride
Hazard Class (CFR):	8
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):	NA
Packaging Group (CFR):	III
UN ID Number (CFR):	UN# 2503
Shipping Name (IATA):	Zirconium tetrachloride
Hazard Class (IATA):	8
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):	NA
Packaging Group (IATA):	III
UN ID Number (IATA):	UN# 2503

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:	listed in the TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313):	not reportable under SARA 313.
Second Ingredient:	none
Third Ingredient:	none

SECTION 16: Other Information
Disclaimer:	The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information.
Preparation Date:	10/24/1999
Revision Date:	8/01/2011